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The Boise State Broncos (7-5) and the UNLV Rebels (9-3) will face each other in the MWC Championship Game on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The Broncos are slight favorites (-2.5) in their matchup versus the Rebels, with the over/under at 60.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Broncos are -140 and the Rebels are +118.)
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Game Info for Boise State vs. UNLV
- Game Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | -2.5 | -111 | -109 | 60.5 | -111 | -110 | -140 | +118 |
Boise State Pick Insights
- Boise State has gone 5-4-2 ATS this season.
- When it has played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, Boise State is 4-2-1 against the spread.
- Boise State games with a set total have hit the over seven times this season (63.6%).
Boise State Stats & Insights
- Boise State is averaging 437.1 yards per game on offense, which ranks 28th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Broncos rank 70th, surrendering 382 yards per contest.
- Boise State is totaling 32 points per game on offense, which ranks them 37th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 60th, surrendering 25.3 points per game.
- With 254.8 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS, Boise State has been forced to rely on their 60th-ranked passing offense (229.6 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Boise State ranks 34th in run defense this season (127.2 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with 207.5 rushing yards per game.
- Boise State ranks 59th in third-down defense this season (37.9% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with a 46.2% third-down percentage.
- Boise State has forced 16 total turnovers (67th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 18 times (82nd in the FBS) for -2a turnover margin of -2, 84th-ranked in college football.
Boise State’s Best Players
- Taylen Green has 1,526 yards passing for Boise State, completing 55.3% of his passes and collecting nine touchdowns and eight interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 344 rushing yards (28.7 ypg) on 69 carries with seven rushing touchdowns.
- Ashton Jeanty has carried the ball 183 times for a team-high 1,113 yards (92.8 per game) with 13 scores. He has also caught 37 passes for 537 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
- George Holani has been handed the ball 96 times this year and racked up 530 yards (44.2 per game) with five touchdowns.
- Eric McAlister’s 873 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 88 times and has registered 47 receptions and five touchdowns.
- Billy Bowens has compiled 21 catches for 269 yards, an average of 22.4 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Ahmed Hassanein leads the team with 12 sacks, and also has 12 TFL and 46 tackles.
- Boise State’s leading tackler, Alexander Teubner, has 59 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
- A’Marion McCoy has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 24 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended to his name.
UNLV Betting Insights
- UNLV has a 9-2-0 record against the spread this year.
- UNLV is 4-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
- UNLV games have hit the over in seven out of 11 opportunities (63.6%).
UNLV Pick Insights
- UNLV is putting up 425.6 total yards per game on offense this season (38th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 391.6 total yards per game (86th-ranked).
- UNLV’s offensive attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 19th-best in the FBS with 35.5 points per game. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 25.6 points per game, which ranks 63rd.
- With 236.6 passing yards per game on offense, UNLV ranks 55th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 93rd, giving up 239.8 passing yards per contest.
- UNLV’s run offense has been excelling, racking up 189 rushing yards per game (24th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 68th by surrendering 151.8 rushing yards per game.
- UNLV’s third-down defense ranks 30th in the FBS with a 34.4% third-down conversion percentage allowed, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks fourth-best by generating a 50.8% third-down rate.
- UNLV has generated 22 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over 14 times, leading to a +8 turnover margin, which ranks 16th-best in the FBS.
UNLV’s Best Players
- Jayden Maiava leads UNLV with 2,626 yards on 186-of-290 passing with 14 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 244 rushing yards (20.3 ypg) on 64 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Vincent Davis is his team’s leading rusher with 118 carries for 667 yards, or 55.6 per game. He’s found the end zone five times on the ground, as well.
- Jai’Den Thomas has run for 501 yards across 107 carries, scoring 12 touchdowns.
- Ricky White leads his squad with 1,298 receiving yards on 76 receptions with seven touchdowns.
- Jacob De Jesus has 46 receptions (on 60 targets) for a total of 456 yards (38 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Kaleo Ballungay’s 16 receptions (on 20 targets) have netted him 297 yards (24.8 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Jeffae Williams leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has five TFL, 18 tackles, and one interception.
- Jackson Woodard, UNLV’s top tackler, has 94 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Jaxen Turner leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 49 tackles and four passes defended.
